Song of the Week

The song of the week is brought to you by Maxwell. I’ve chosen his newest single, “Pretty Wings.” This song makes me want to believe in love just a little bit more. It reminds the listeners to trust yourself and open your heart. I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do.

Sonia Sotomayor named to the US Supreme Court

Most of you by now have heard about this story, but I can’t tell you how excited and happy that a woman of color has been nominated for the supreme court. I am intentional with saying woman of color and not just Latina. I think Liza Sabater from Culture Kitchen said it best: Sonia Sotomayor [...]

Club Etiquette: How NOT to Act

Most people who know me at this point in my life also know that I don’t go to the club very often. Even though I’m an extreme extrovert who loves to dance, I tend to shy away from a club atmosphere–especially during the week during the happy hour circuit. However, as the weather gets warmer [...]

Song of the Week

Okay, Songs of the week since I couldn’t pick just one. Kickin’ it old school this Friday. First up: 4hero’s  cover of “Superwoman” by Stevie Wonder. Good stuff. next: Minnie Riperton-”Adventures in Paradise.” Minnie really is one of my favorite vocalists….

Stevie Wonder-Visions

Since I mentioned it in my last post, I wanted to share:

Happy Birthday, Stevie

Yesterday marked Stevie Wonder’s birthday. Many of the people who know me know that music is very important to me. It has the power to change a whole nation of people.  I grew up in a house where music was used to inform, to comfort, and to educate my siblings and I.  My dad and [...]

Poking Fun at Postracial

This commercial was so funny and clever. And so was the back story. H/T: Ta-Nehisi Coates

Song of the Week

It’s warmer outside, flowers are in full bloom, and I’ve broken out my peep-toe heels. I thought Glow by Kelis and Raphael Saadiq would be appropriate. Enjoy.

Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy invites teens to take a short, scenario-based quiz on their teen website. The quiz challenges teens to think about what they would do when sexual situations arise. This day also is  a great opportunity to think about solutions to not only teen pregnancy, but also to [...]

Song of the Week-Part 2

Because this needed its own post. I’m not sure how I missed this long version of Jill Scott’s “Crown Royal” but…I heard it this morning for the first time and it is fantastic. Wouldn’t expect anything more from Jill though. What I loved about her last album is that it had a level of erotic [...]